Good morning, Lansing.

The YMCA of Lansing named Kellie and Marilyn Dean and Tom and Lupe Izzo as honorary chairs for the Legacy of Magic Gala, set for Saturday, Aug.

22 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Breslin Center in East Lansing — an event honoring Magic Johnson and celebrating the YMCA's near-150th anniversary.

Michigan State University said 63,616 donors gave over $736 million from July 1, 2025 to June 30 + the record year marked a 94% jump over last year's total to fund scholarships, research, athletics, health, the arts, and campus improvements.

MSU expects fall enrollment to be just under 52,000 students—matching last year's total of 51,838, as President Kevin M.

Guskiewicz said on a local radio show in East Lansing. The student body includes domestic and international students from across the state and around the world.

MSU faculty approved an advisory no-confidence resolution against the Board of Trustees (86% of 1,394 voters opposed) to show where they stand, while Faculty Senate Chair John Aerni-Flessner said the vote followed years of distrust and aims to prompt change ahead of the board meeting on Sept. 11.

State regulators and first responders stopped a gasoline leak at the AGO Marathon station on E.

Saginaw Street on Monday, July 13, before any fuel reached local waterways; an absorbent boom plus vacuuming measures were used, and EGLE continues to monitor the situation.

Michigan is facing scorching heat this summer as mid-Michigan temperatures approach 97 degrees, though the record of 112 set in 1936 (in Mio and Stanwood) still stands and must be surpassed to break the record.

Michigan regulators renewed the key permit for Enbridge's Great Lakes Tunnel Project on Wednesday, July 15.

The $800 million project would build a concrete tunnel to house a new pipeline replacing aging Line 5, but environmental groups & tribal leaders have criticized the decision citing risks to the Great Lakes.

More than 300 cases of cyclosporiasis were confirmed in the Lansing area by July 15, with Ingham County reporting 219 cases; health officials suspect lettuce and salads may be responsible and advise residents to wash produce thoroughly.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported that confirmed cyclosporiasis cases have climbed to 3,762 as of Wednesday morning, following 3,309 cases on Tuesday (with earlier counts at 2,640 on Monday).

Updated advice urges washing and cooking produce and warns that no single food item has been pinpointed.

Featured in a series highlighting top local athletes, Todd Martin (a former state champion) of East Lansing was praised on July 15 for his tennis career that began with a high school title, college play at Northwestern, a Grand Slam final, and nine years of Davis Cup representation.

Playmakers' Youth Cross Country Camp returned to Fenner Nature Center and welcomed 46 campers during the first two weeks as summer temperatures reached the 90s.

Camp leaders increased water breaks + modified activities to keep the runners safe.

Transfer Anton Bonke and freshman Ethan Taylor are battling for playing time at Michigan State after their brief matchup was canceled at Moneyball Pro-Am on July 14 due to humidity.

Both players expect to boost the Spartans' performance this winter.

Waverly Football Boosters 2nd Annual Car Show

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Waverly High School — Pre-registration $20, Day of show $25 — Rev up your engines for a day supporting the local football program with classic cars.

Cake in the Garden

6-9 p.m. — Horticulture Gardens — $20 — An evening of cake tasting among vibrant gardens and local bakers awaits.

Mid-America Coins Tradeshow

Buy, Sell, Trade collectible coins — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Lansing Center — Admission fee varies — Discover rare coins and connect with fellow enthusiasts.

The Dangling Participles Duo Performance

7-10 p.m. — Side Bar East Lansing — Free entry — Enjoy a relaxed evening with live music from The Dangling Participles Duo in an intimate setting.

Brotherkenzie Concert

8-11 p.m. — The Green Door — Buy tickets online — Experience the enchanting indie pop melodies of Brotherkenzie in an intimate Lansing venue.

Rock Lansing 2026 @ Jackson Field

Jul 31 – Aug 2 — Jackson Field — Check back for ticket pricing — Experience an electrifying weekend of rock music featuring Blacktop Mojo.

Detroit Lions Youth Football: Lansing Fundamentals Mini-Camp

8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. — Hope Sports Complex — Registration fee applies — Enhance your child’s football skills with expert coaching and fun scrimmages.

Slow Joy Concert

7:30 p.m. — The Green Door — Ticket prices vary — Experience the I Love You So Much I Could Die Tour in a cozy Lansing venue.

Integrated Neuromuscular & Myofascial Release

Aug 7-9 — College of Osteopathic Medicine — 20.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ — Enhance your skills in pain management and osteopathic medicine.